Lockheed Martin Corp. v. Gordon

OPINION

TIM TAFT, Justice.

This is a successor-liability case decided on cross-motions for summary judgment. Appellant, Lockheed Martin Corporation, challenges the summary judgment rendered in favor of appellees (the workers). The workers are members of a class of plaintiffs seeking damages for personal injuries resulting from exposure to silica and silica-containing dust. Lockheed claims the trial court misconstrued an agreement for the acquisition of corporate assets in ruling that Lockheed is contractually liable, as a successor to Wedron Silica Company of Delaware, for any damages…